Daily Hope Devotionals - Adversity

When you became a Christian, did you expect life to suddenly be perfect? If you did, I bet you found out pretty quickly that there are all kinds of trials for Christians—including relational, financial, physical, … Continue reading How to Get the Help You Need for Today

Your witness to the world will come out of your weaknesses, not your strengths. A lot of people have it backwards: They think the world is impressed by Christians’ prosperity. That doesn’t impress the world. … Continue reading Your Weaknesses Shape Your Witness to the World

What is your identity? If you are a Christian, then you are a son or daughter of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You are a part of God’s family. You were created … Continue reading When You’re Bullied, Remember Who You Are

Bullying is on the rise in our schools, our workplaces, and even online. Whenever someone exhibits aggressive behavior or tries to exert power over somebody else, that’s bullying. It could include making threats, spreading rumors, … Continue reading The Real Problem with a Bully

We long to be known, and one of the first ways we are known is by our name. God says, “I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches hidden in secret places, so that … Continue reading This Is How You Can Face the Darkness

In Isaiah 45, God promised the Israelites release from bondage to Babylon and deliverance for his wayward people through a Persian king named Cyrus. He says to Cyrus, “I will give you the treasures of … Continue reading Treasures in the Darkness

When I was going through treatment for breast cancer many years ago, I kept thinking about Job 23:10, which says, “He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come … Continue reading Your Suffering Can Produce Something of Great Value

It’s easy to worship God when things are going great in your life—when he’s provided food, friends, family, health, and happy situations. But circumstances are not always pleasant. How do you worship God then? What … Continue reading God Is Real, No Matter How You Feel

Prayer is the key to enduring any crisis. We can learn a lot from Daniel and his prayer life. As an old man when the time came closer for the Israelites to return to their … Continue reading Step One in Crisis: Listen and Let God Speak

God will not only use your gifts to fulfill your destiny, but he’ll also use your limitations. Let’s look at Esther again. She had several big limitations that made her perfect for the role God … Continue reading Don’t Let Limitations Limit Your Vision